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SpecialBest for: Trick / change-up14U+ · Advanced

Jet Reverse Pass

Wing takes the jet reverse then stops and throws back across the field.

Concept: Blockers sell the reverse run before a receiver leaks open downfield against the flowing defense.

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14U — Introduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill. Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

QB

Hand the jet, carry out the fake, then leak as a possible outlet on the reverse pass.

WB

Take the jet reverse, then stop and throw back across the field downfield.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period QB Throwing Mechanics Bootleg Footwork and Throw
RB

Fake or block to sell the jet and reverse action.

Coach it with
RB Blitz Pickup WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside Guard

Block the jet/reverse flow to sell the run.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup
Backside Guard

Pull or block to sell the reverse action.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Scoop / Cutoff Block
Center

Scoop or block back to seal the interior.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Block the run action, then cut off pursuit.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill WR Stalk Block
Backside Tackle

Cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill Scoop / Cutoff Block
TE

Seal or release late to sell the reverse.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Hinge Back-Side Block
Split End

Leak open downfield against the flowing defense as the primary target.

Flanker

Clear out or occupy the coverage.

Coach it with
Team Skelly Pass Period LB Coverage Drop DB Backpedal Technique

How to teach it

  • 1Blockers sell the reverse run before a receiver leaks open downfield.
  • 2Wing takes the jet reverse, then stops and throws back across the field.
  • 3Receiver slips behind the flowing defense for the throwback.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Wing rushes the throw off-balance — teach him to stop, plant, and set.
  • !Receiver releases too early — sell the reverse run first.
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